Mancala Monk

Your kids don't need less screen time, they need something better instead.

Everyone says limit the devices. Set timers. Make rules.

But here's the thing: telling them what they can't do just makes screens more appealing. It becomes the forbidden thing they fixate on.

What actually works? Giving them something so genuinely fun that they forget their phone exists.

We see it every week. Kids walk in glued to a screen. Twenty minutes later, they're strategizing over Ticket to Ride, laughing through King of Tokyo, completely absorbed in a co-op game where they're solving puzzles together.

No nagging. No bargaining. Just something better pulling them in.

Turns out, kids don't hate being present. They just need a reason to be.

Grab your family and come see what happens when the games are good enough to compete with the glow of a screen.

Reserve your table here: mancalamonk.com/reserve-your-table (link in bio)

There's one question we ask every group before recommending a single game.

And no, it's not 'what's your favourite game?' or 'how competitive are you?'

It's this: what kind of vibe are you going for tonight?

Because here's the thing , the best game isn't the one with the highest rating or the coolest box art. It's the one that matches the energy you actually want.

Looking to unplug and laugh until your face hurts? We've got you.

Want something cozy and low-key where you can actually talk? Different shelf.

Ready to strategize and go full brain mode? We know exactly where to send you.

Feeling a little chaotic and want to stir up some friendly trash talk? Oh, we have options.

That one question changes everything. It's how we match you to the perfect game every single time, so you're not stuck reading rules for 20 minutes or realizing halfway through that this wasn't the vibe.

Our game gurus have seen it all, and they're really good at this.

So next time you're here, let us know what kind of night you're after. We'll take it from there.

Save this for your next game night and tag your crew 🎲

It’s 32° outside.

The patio’s packed.
The drinks are overpriced.
And everyone’s pretending they’re not melting.

Board game lovers… what if the smartest summer plan is staying inside?

AC.
Cold drinks.
1,400+ games.
Zero sunburn.

Beat the heat the right way.

Reserve your table and tag your summer escape crew 🎲
www.mancalamonk.com/reserve-your-table